By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist PHOTO: Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve…
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Commission Honors Mary Nell Ridgeway
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At this week's meeting of the DeKalb County Commission, Commission President Ricky Harcrow recognized Rainsville resident Mary Nell Ridgeway who…
Key to Run for Valley Head Mayor
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — Longtime resident and Valley Head Councilman Michael Key has announced his intention to run for Mayor of Valley Head. Key, who…
Harris, Wootten Win Commission Races
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: The DeKalb County Activities Building where DeKalb County Commission meetings are held on every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. (File Photo) DeKALB COUNTY,…
Inside The Statehouse: Alabama Primaries Next Week
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist PHOTO: Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve…
POLL: A Close Race for Alabama Senate
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — A new poll shows a tight race between the Republican candidates seeking to defeat Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) in November. The poll was…
Baine to Run for Fort Payne Mayor
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Longtime community volunteer, Brian Baine, has formally announced his candidacy for Mayor of Fort Payne. Baine, currently serving as President of the Fort…
GH Metal Solutions to Expand
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne City Council held its first meeting of 2020 on Tuesday, January 7. At the meeting, Ken Mayo…